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Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, left, tries to catch a pass over Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Adam Thielen's season has been hamstrung by a hamstring injury, but the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver remains an integral part of the offense for the Minnesota Vikings as evidenced by his diving catch in overtime to set up the playoff game win at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings WR Thielen questionable with ankle injury vs. 49ers

Jan. 09, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) fumble on a pass reception which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Vikings WR Adam Thielen limited in practice by ankle injury

Jan. 08, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Packers' Rodgers, Vikings coach Zimmer set to face off again

Dec. 19, 2019 07:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings get back on track, with Cook playing as promised

By Dave Campbell Dec. 09, 2019 05:07 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) avoids a tackle by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season

By Dave Campbell Oct. 16, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, celebrates at the end an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cousins, Vikings have passing attack back in stride

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings' 38-20 win

By Dave Campbell Oct. 13, 2019 04:29 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Cousins, Vikings bounce back with revived passing attack

By Dave Campbell Oct. 07, 2019 09:24 PM EDT

CORRECTS STADIUM TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM INSTEAD OF WEMBLEY STADIUM - Fans waits to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Chargers' Gordon expected to see 1st action of season

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears won 16-6. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cousins, passing game still missing when Vikings need them

By Brian Hall Sep. 30, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cook, Vikings thriving with throwback running game

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Correction: Raiders-Vikings story

Sep. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about the Raiders-Vikings game, The Associated Press erroneously referred to the Oakland quarterback. He is Derek Carr, not...